Ministries

Music Ministry

Join together in song, under the talented direction of our choir director. Rehearsals on Wednesday evenings, 7:30pm in the Choir Loft. Sing at 10:30am Sunday Mass, as your schedule allows. Contact the choir director at music@sthenrybelleville.com or calling 618-233-2423

Women’s Group

All women are welcome! Gatherings are on occasion and announced in the bulletin and in this space when scheduled. For more information, please email womensgroup@parish.org. 

Prayer for Vocations

Unite as a community praying the Rosary for the gift of vocations to the Religous Life for our young men and women, along with the recitation of the Rosary. No experience required. Mentors provided. Contact the coordinators at 233-2423

If interested in any of these ministries, please contact the Rectory or call 618-233-2423

Eucharistic Adoration

 24 hour exposition of the Holy Eucharist is available at St Teresa's Parish in the side chapel.  Entry code necessary for access to chapel.   Please call St Teresa's Parish office for information.

Finance Council

Advises the Pastor on financial matters of the parish and school. Responsible for monitoring all income and expenses, and approving the annual budgets.

Offertory Counters

A group that counts the funds collected at Mass each week. Each group volunteers about once a month.

Parish Pastoral Council

The PPC is involved in most activities and programs effecting the liturgical and spiritual life of St. Henry Parish.

Senior Altar Server

Men and women who assist at Mass or Funeral masses to enhance the worship of our faith community.

Stations of the Cross

Held Friday evenings at 4:00 PM in the Chapel during Lent followed by Fish Fry and sharing in the Msgr Voss Center.

Usher

Volunteers who assist people to their seat if necessary. They also take up the collection.

Men’s Group

All men are welcome! Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Join us for light refreshments, socialization, and engaging (no pressure) conversation about our faith in a relaxed environment. Questions? Please email the coordinator at mensgroup@parish.org for future dates.

Altar Server

Boys and girls from 8 years of age and above who assist the priest at the liturgy. Contact the Pastor

Baptism Preparation

Preparing parents for the formation of their child’s faith. Contact the Pastor.

Eucharistic Minister

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion who serve the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass and to the sick and homebound. To volunteer and for training call the parish office 618-233-2423

Fellowship Committee

Volunteers who coordinate social activities and gatherings of parishioners during the year.

Flowers and Grounds

Volunteers who care for and beautify the grounds and church.

Greeters

Parish volunteers who warmly welcome parishioners as they enter the Church for Mass.

Lector

Reader who proclaim the Scriptures at Mass and other services.

Liturgical Linen Service

Responsible for the preparation and care of the altar linens. This includes the washing and ironing of purificators, corporals, and altar linens.

RCIA

Rite of Christian Initiation – preparation of adult candidates for Catholic sacraments.

Sacristan

Duties include preparing the altar for Mass and cleaning the altar following Mass.

Soup Kitchen

Provides hot meals on a monthly basis to the homeless.